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    Nutrient water cooler - Input requested

    The next hydro set up I am planning Maine the Sessa Tate the need of keeping the nutrient water cool. I've gone online and have found coolers that are purpose made for this application, however they running the $200 range and I'm not interested in spending that much. What I would like to do is...
  2. T

    First grow leaves are wilting please help!

    In need of some advice this is my first grow not sure what this deficiency is that's effecting half my plants. Just got the clones 4 days ago they are growing very fast and all its just the leaves are wilting away. I followed exact nute instructions for week one and I think that might have been...
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    Anyone use 1/4 inch soaker hose instead of drip irrigation in coco/perlite 75%/25%%

    Is it better to water with a watering can or use a soaker hose on a timer if I am growing in Coco Perlite 75/25%. I am thinking the slower you water, the more time the roots have to absorb the fertilizer/water. I was thinking of using a submersible pump , with a timer, and 1/4" Soaker Hose...
  4. Vestrimatrik

    Can you get fungus gnats in DWC?

    I was preparing for my flush and decided I would run copious amounts of water through my roots just to be thorough... These tiny little specs started apearing by the thousands after filling and agitating the roots with water. Most of them are brown some are black and move and I also had what...
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    Hot dry desert air - Percolate it?

    Ok I have a lot of DIY exp so I can build a box and run the ducting and electric with ease. The problem I have been thinking about is how to humidify and cool the air here. I live in the Vegas Valley so it often gets 110+F and the humidity is often 20% or less. I had thought about...
  6. R

    My First Grow!

    It's my first grow and I'm looking to journal it , and get some advice from you guys Seed is auto dark purple from delicious seed bank Running 2 , 65 watt cfls 5 gallon pot fox farm ocean forest and distilled water It was planted on Friday so it's been 3 days
  7. Desertrat60

    Can I use water that has been pH lowered with food grade Phosphoric acid?

    Our well water is nearly a 9 on the scale so I bought a qt. of food grade phosphoric acid . I'm unsure if I can use this stuff to water my babies . Steve
  8. BikerBear

    When watering & feeding avoid the leaves?

    Hi all, I have just transplanted my seedlings into their final pots. Going forward, when I water the plants, should I avoid getting the leaves wet? The same question applies when feeding (via water medium)? The seedlings are in soil; not hydroponics. Many thanks in advance!
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    Opinions needed - Start nutes yet or hold off?

    strain: widow medium: fox farms ocean forest/perlite lighting: 300W LED main with CFL supplement, running gas light routine water: spring water I could really use some guidance on when to begin a nutrient regimen. My plant is 48 days from seed, and I plan to stay in veg until day 60 before...
  10. G

    Vertical grow could use some help

    I am planning to build a vertical aeroponic system but could use some help as the actual understanding part i am struggling with I was thinking of a system like this one: But I can't for the life of me figure out how the guy in this system managed to get a pump to split water between like 12...
  11. D

    First Grow - Cheap CFL Grow

    Okay so I had these 2 bagseeds and I planted them about 3 weeks and a half ago and this is what they came out looking like so far. I wanted to know if this is basically the first stage of Vegetation. Even though I know I shouldn't, I diluted about 20 ounces of water with one teaspoon of...
  12. LEDBud

    Water uptake - My theory is nutrient strength

    I have noticed that plants process a lot more water using a weaker nutrient solution and less water with a stronger solution. With Hydroponic nutrients the Water uptake is slower with 4ml per liter and consumes more with 2ml per liter of grow bloom & micro for instance. I noticed the pattern...
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    Finally got pH meter - Now what?

    Leaves turning purple? Regarding the above post.. I just went and bought a ph meter my tap water runs at about 7.6 i phd down to 5.7 so should i flush her with phd water? She is currently wet since i gave her water yesterday i dont know what to do
  14. Catwhisperer

    Seed Germination - Propagation Setup Advice Needed

    Hi All, Im trying to make a small DWC setup for my plants first weeks then transplant them in to my ebb&flow system. I built something that i think would work ,but i would like to hear opinions and comments on it also I have a few querstions. So lets have a look at my thing: Basically its a...
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    5 Gallon bucket refills - Nute water or regular pH water?

    Hi, I have an Aurora Indica and she is currently in Week 4 of flower. I have her on a 5 gallon bucket, I usually add 4 gallons of water with every feed, once a week. However lately she has been drinking 1.5 gallons of water every 3 days more less. When I fill her up should I add just...
  16. B

    Help

    First let me say hello this is my first post and my first time growing, and thank everyone in advanced for the help that I will receive. Ill start by giving some info on what I have going on. homemade grow room Dimensions are 4' long 2' wide and 5' tall Lights- 2 KingTM 300W full spectrum LED...
  17. D

    Too much water

    I have 2 that got drowned but I pulled them inside.
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    Miracle Gro Nature's Care With Water Conserve

    Yo. First post here, or for that matter, on any growing forum. I've started my first grow. 26 inch wide, 24 inch long, 8 foot tall closet grow with CFL lights. Two 150w day time lights set high and two 75w day time for filler. I have soft whites to replace the day times when flowering comes...
  19. D

    PPM nutes flower - Need tips

    I'm running dwc in five gallon (3.5g water) about 15 days flower. I'm following the nute chart with general hydroponic, simple, basic(possibly too much?)My ppm has been steady in between 1400-1800 I believe due to the fact it's taking in easily a gallon to a gallon and half of water a day. **...
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    Bucks First Time Grow - CKS Jack Herer Autos - 2 x 600W Mars LED

    Hello all it is nice to meet you, I am Buck. I have decided to make a grow journal of my first time ever growing cannabis. A little about me, I'm a 20 year Veteran who suffers from Bi-polar disorder and I want to grow cannabis for the medicinal properties. Of course the VA frowns upon cannabis...
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